Thursday, December 24, 2015

What a year!

We've received a handful of lovely and thoughtful Christmas cards this year, but time has run out and, once again, I have not made it around to sending any.  However, all of our family and friends are on our minds and hearts and in our prayers during the Christmas and New Year holiday season! We're so thankful for those of you that God has allowed us share this life with (whether we see or talk with you regularly or not)! We love you all, wish you a merry Christmas and happy New Year, and pray God's blessings on you!

I always enjoy reading year-in-review letters in cards, and I kind of look at this blog as an expanded version of that.  This morning, I decided to look back through our 2015 memories as an act of thanksgiving and praise.  The Lord has really blessed us with so many wonderful learning and growing experiences and memories made in this past year. So this is just my little look back and way of saying thank you to Jesus and giving all the glory to God for the many ways He has blessed, protected, taught, and led us this year!

January:
  • It seems so long ago that we were celebrating the new year with great friends!
  • And it was just hilarious eye-rolling-irony that our year started with the TARYN toilet seat.
  • I had an ESWL to blast a kidney stone that was with me all through the holiday season last year, and was really thankful to see that thing go!
  • At the RES honors assembly, Caeden was recognized for being on the All-A Honor Roll for the first semester.
  • We had an organizing weekend at home, and the girls decided they were putting their Barbies away. You wouldn't think it would be a big deal, but [for momma] it was a pretty big visual  of their childhood ending.
  • One Monday night was spent in the ER after wrestling after Caeden sustained an elbow injury. Fortunately, it was not broken, and his healing process went quickly and better than expected!
  • Much to the pain of their mouths and daddy's pocket, both girls got braces. 
February:
  • The 1st of the month came with a beautiful big snowfall on a Sunday morning.
  • Many February days were fairly "everyday," which we enjoy--being home together for meals, homework, and regular family time in the evenings. They may not seem grand, but these are the times I treasure most!
  • The month ended with an awesome adventure.  Jeremy signed us up for The Maple Sirup Experience through the SF Activities Club, and we had a great day in the cold at Funk's Grove and Sugar Grove Nature Center.
March:
April:
May:
  • While my parents visited us for a couple days, we stopped to see Jeremy at work and he tookus to see the SF museum in the corporate building where he works.
  • Both girls played in another great ISU String Project Spring Concert, which was Annah's last. She has been part for 4 wonderful years, and we're so grateful for many wonderful experiences with String Project! 
  • Sylvia's track season came to an unexpected halt with a hip injury.
  • Sylvia played her cello beautifully in the String Project recital.
  • We attended one of our favorite events of the year, the school art show, where all the kids' artwork from the entire school year is on display throughout the building. So cool!
  • So many great friends and family sent cards to help us celebrate Jeremy's 40th birthday!  
  • Annah was recognized for her outstanding academic achievements at her 8th grade promotion.
  • Jeremy and I had an incredible trip to Cozumel, Mexico to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary, while the kids stayed in Indiana and had fun times with family there, like fishing
    with Gram and Krampa    , and trying glasswork with Great Aunt Needy.
June:
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December:

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